In 1878 Massachusetts enacted the first probation statute, and Boston hired its first probation officer. In 1880 the Massachusetts legislature approved the first statewide hiring of probation officers. By 1925 all states had laws governing probation for juveniles, and by 1939 approximately 39 states were maintaining laws on probation for adults. By 1967 adult probation was allowed by statute in all states.
Landlords can&rsquo;t force a tenant to get contents insurance, but it&rsquo;s probably in their best interest to do so. Contents insurance will replace all your stuff in the case of a fire or break-in, but it also protects you from liability if something happens in your unit. (TARA WALTON / TORONTO STAR FILE PHOTO)
2. Some state laws allow the landlord to charge a prospective tenant for the cost of ordering a credit or background check. Other states require that landlords cover the cost. Either way, itâs a good idea to pull a tenantâs credit.A credit check will show you details about the tenantâs previous credit history, going back 7 to 10 years. You can order a credit report and credit score using the Equifax Identity Report. Consider the following when you review the credit report: 1  Credit History.ontact the Tenantâs Employer. You definitely want to verify that the tenant has a steady, reliable income source before you allow the tenant to sign a lease. You can do this in one of two ways: You can ask the tenant to give you a copy of a recent paystub, or you can contact the employer directly to learn more.